SEOUL (2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments) - Kim Danbi is heading into the unknown this summer with Korea's national team. She has experience playing for her country, including at the 2010 FIBA Women's World Championship, but facing non-Asian teams is not something that's happened with a lot of frequency in the Incheon-born player's career.

Kim, therefore, will have to do some homework ahead of her team's FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign in Nantes, an event that will be staged from 13-19 June. Korea will take on Nigeria and Belarus in Group C.

"I have no idea about the draw, because I do not know much about them," the 26-year-old said to FIBA.com. "I hardly know what will happen."

One look at her performance at the 2015 FIBA Asia Women's Championship suggests that she will be an influential player for the team. The 1.80m forward led the team in scoring at 11.1 points per game and shot 32.4 percent (11 of 34) from behind the arc.

Kim drilled three shots from long range and finished with 15 points in the team's 52-45 triumph over Chinese Taipei in the Third-Place Game.

Korea have faced both of these teams in the past, losing to Nigeria at the 2004 Olympics and falling to Belarus at the 2008 Beijing Games. Much has happened, though, to the makeup of all three rosters since.

Korea would have avoided the WOQT with a better performance last summer at the FIBA Asia Women's Championship but they finished third, with Japan beating China in the title game to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Games.

It would have been better if we got the Olympic ticket at the FIBA Asia Championship but, fortunately, it is good to have a chance to play at the WOQT. I really want the ticket. - Kim

So with the event in France just a few months away, what is Kim's state of mind? Is she anxious?

"Yes, I am nervous, but glad at the same time to be in the team," she said. "I am just a little bit worried because all of the players just finished the WKBL season and some have injuries."

Experience is often a very important factor at events like Olympics or WOQTs. Kim did not play for Korea at the 2008 Olympics, or at the 2012 WOQT.

"Most of the Korean players are a new generation, including me, players that do not have so much experience like at Olympics (or WOQTs), such a big tournament," she said. "Since I now have a chance, I am looking forward to having great experience. I think it will be great for the development of Korean basketball if we play at the Olympics."

Kim Danbi (KOR) played at the 2015 FIBA Asia Women's Championship

Kim admits that playing for her national team creates different emotions and feelings. At times, there is more pressure having Korea on the jersey compared to the name of the team.

"There are lots of differences playing for Korea and my team (Shinhan Bank S-Birds Anshan)," she said. "I feel more comfortable in my pro team because I have been playing here several years already. Sure, I have pressure, too."

Playing for Korea gives me a lot of pressure and responsibility. It is not simply my own game or the team game. I literally play for my country. If I lose, it means Korea lose. All players dream of wearing the Korean national team jersey. It is such an honor to be a player of Korea and this gives me a better future. - Kim

There is lot of hard work for Kim and her teammates to put in before they can realize their dream. There will be practices, friendly games and the coach must also come up with a final roster.

If she were to make it, though, Kim would relish the experience. There are certainly things that she wants to experience, like meeting other athletes and playing against them.

"I also heard that Opening Ceremony is so great," she said. "It would be an honor to take part and would be a unforgettable moment in my life."

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